What Does "Be Blacker" Mean, Anyway?

What does "be blacker" even mean, though? This week, Nicole Byer and I — along with UCB Comedy — are tackling the stereotype that being black means being sassy, unequivocally loud, and ultimately, interchangeable with other black people. We're talking Oprah & Spike Lee. Awkwardness ensues.

Sasheer Zamata, the first black female SNL cast member in half a decade, has certainly earned her stripes. The NYC-based actress, writer, and comedienne with a hilarious, tell-it-as-it-is attitude, has been a regular at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre for longer than we can remember. And, in addition to performing stand up across the US of A, you can catch her on MTV's Hey Girl, ABC's Would You Fall For That, and, of course, sasheer.com. This week, Sasheer fights the good fight against pervs!

UPDATE: With the exciting news of Taylor Swift becoming a godmother to Jaime King's baby, we've got celebrity godparents on our mind. Ahead, 20 surprising celeb pairings.
This story was originally published on July 2, 2014:
Imagine if your yearly Thanksgiving gathering included the usual cast of characters — plus Bono. read